Sr Legal Counsel, Litigation

Sr Legal Counsel We are Lennar    Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities, and Associates by building quality homes and providing exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities in which we work and live in, and fostering a culture of opportunity and growth for our Associates throughout their career. Lennar has been recognized as a Fortune 500® company and consistently ranked among the top homebuilders in the United States.  A Career that Empowers You to Build Your Future   Sr Legal Counsel is an experienced attorney responsible for independently managing complex legal matters and advising internal stakeholders on strategic risks and opportunities. This role leads high‑impact work, drafts and negotiates advanced agreements, and mentors junior attorneys while contributing to practice improvements. Your Responsibilities on the Team    Independently manage complex litigation, transactional, regulatory, or advisory matters, assuming end‑to‑end responsibility for strategy, execution, and outcomes within established legal frameworks and escalation guidelines. Draft, review, and negotiate complex and high‑impact agreements and legal documents, exercising sound judgment to appropriately balance legal risk, business objectives, and regulatory requirements. Provide strategic, solution‑oriented legal advice to internal clients, translating legal analysis into clear, practical guidance that enables informed decision‑making and effective business execution. Conduct advanced legal research, issue‑spotting, and risk analysis on novel or sophisticated matters, identifying implications, options, and recommendations aligned with organizational priorities. Serve as a subject‑matter resource within the practice area, contributing to the resolution of complex issues, sharing expertise, and supporting consistency in legal approach and outcomes. Mentor and support junior attorneys and paralegals, providing guidance on complex matters, reinforcing best practices, and contributing to skill development and quality of work product. Partner with cross‑functional partners and outside counsel as needed to manage matters efficiently, ensure alignment, and support timely and defensible results. Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes, templates, and knowledge assets, supporting efficiency, quality, and risk management across the practice area. Your Toolbox  Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in the U.S.   5-10 years of legal experience, with a strong background in real estate, construction, corporate governance, compliance, or commercial transactions.   Experience as a General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or senior in-house counsel at a publicly traded company.   Strong leadership skills with experience managing legal teams and external counsel.   Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.   Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing legal risk with business growth.   Physical & Office/Site Presence Requirements:   This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the incumbent to have the ability to operate computer equipment, speak, hear, bend, stoop , reach, lift, and move and carry up to 25 lbs. Finger dexterity is necessary.   This description outlines the basic responsibilities and requirements for the position noted. This is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the Associates. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Lennar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.   This information is intended to be a general overview and may be modified by the company due to factors affecting the business. General Overview of